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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,309.20, 18,451.20 and 6,059.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,309.20, 18,451.20 and 6,059.60 is: 9,083.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,309.20 : 18,451.20 = 6,059.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,309.20/18,451.20 = 6,059.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,309.20x = 18,451.20 × 6,059.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,309.20x = 111,806,891.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,806,891.52/12,309.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,083.20

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